Baked Ziti is a flavorful and filling meal that's surprisingly easy to make. But most baked ziti recipes make a large portion, so you may find yourself with more than you can eat at once.
Don't know about this popular family dish that can feed a small tribe? Baked Ziti is an Italian-American casserole dish featuring ziti pasta with a marinara sauce that might have meat in it.
Planning on finishing off the leftover ziti in the next few days? Then add it to the fridge in an airtight container or top with aluminum foil. It'll be good 4-5 days.
Baked ziti freezes really well. Be sure it's airtight in a container. If you're using plastic wrap, use a second layer of aluminum foil over that. Be sure to date it so you know when it was placed in the freezer. It'll be good 3 months.
OVEN
Reheat your baked ziti in the oven. If it's frozen, let it sit in the fridge 24-48 hours before you plan to heat it. If you're using glass, let it sit on the counter first so it doesn't break by reheating too quickly.
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Cover the pan with foil to trap moisture in and reheat at 350. If it was originally frozen, let it bake an hour. If it was refrigerated, let it bake 35 min.
MICROWAVE
Add the slice of ziti to a plate and cover with a paper towel to keep moisture in. Heat on medium power for 5 minutes. If its been in the fridge for 24 hours, it should be warmed through.
MICROWAVE CONT'D
If the slice was only refrigerated and not frozen, it should be heated through at 2-3 minutes. If it is still chilly, add it back in for 30 second intervals until heated to the temperature you like.
Assemble baked ziti ahead of time, and store it in the fridge without baking. Remove it from the refrigerator, let it come to room temperature (if using a glass baking dish) and bake.